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Bowen's June police statistics

Bowen's June police statistics

Bowen Island responded to 89 calls for service in the month of June. These are some files interest.
TransLink testing on-demand bus app on Bowen Island

TransLink testing on-demand bus app on Bowen Island

The pilot project will run between July 15 and September 15 and could inform services in other parts of the region.
Stage 4 water restrictions modified for King Edward Bay and Bluewater

Stage 4 water restrictions modified for King Edward Bay and Bluewater

Twice a week, residents of Bluewater and King Edward Bay may hand-water their plants, at least for now.
The indefatigable Mrs. Mac and her Endswell legacy

The indefatigable Mrs. Mac and her Endswell legacy

Nicolette McIntosh of Endswell Farm died last month at 89
Bowen RCMP looking for two youth who left threatening notes

Bowen RCMP looking for two youth who left threatening notes

Bowen Island RCMP say they’re looking for two young people who left two threatening notes at a local shop. The notes were left May 20 at around 2:30 a.m. and June 28 at around the same time.
Muni Morsels: water woes continue in Bluewater and KEB and Cove Bay needs $2 million

Muni Morsels: water woes continue in Bluewater and KEB and Cove Bay needs $2 million

Briefs from the June 24 regular council meeting.
Video: Spear sisters release new film while they bask in Leo win

Video: Spear sisters release new film while they bask in Leo win

Alien Ore pays homage to the movie Alien on its 40th anniversary. The directors fell in love with Alien after they rented it from the Bowen Island video store
Remembering Alex (“Dooley”) Goumeniouk: teacher, doctor, scientist and father

Remembering Alex (“Dooley”) Goumeniouk: teacher, doctor, scientist and father

As a visionary physician-entrepreneur, he held two U.S. patents for innovative bio diagnostic testing and delivery
Summer ferry schedule accommodates teens' sleep habits — until school ends

Summer ferry schedule accommodates teens' sleep habits — until school ends

The 7:30 a.m. ferry will continue to run at 7:30 on week days until June 27. After that, she sets sail at 7:20.
Children are the winners of island’s soccer history

Children are the winners of island’s soccer history

BIFC playfully celebrates 10th anniversary on field that was once the scene of controversy